{"product_id":"wild-carp","title":"Wild Carp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBook 4 in the Fennel's Journal series.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book dedicated to wild carp, that inspired the formation of The Wild Carp Trust and their annual journals that followed. Maybe it's a classic in the making?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFishing for wild carp is about adventure, history, atmosphere, mystery and emotion: searching for and discovering secret waters and forgotten strains of ancient fish. Wild Carp captures this aplenty, describing my 20-year quest to find the oldest strains of carp in the UK. It’s also about nature connection and a desire to uncover the seemingly impossible – a place where we can discover and live out our dreams, to completely indulge the mantra of ‘Stop – Unplug – Escape – Enjoy’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword – to the 2020 extended edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction – The importance of wild carp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Gift from the Romans? – The origins of 'wild' carp in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Dreams – The traditional anglers' Holy Grail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Maps and Ancient Waters – In search of the perfect wildie pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Moated Manor – Fennel fishes a 17th Century moat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Haunted Pool – The atmosphere of classic carp waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Monastery Pond – What do we really seek when angling? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Trip to the Shops – How far would you cycle to fish on opening night?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmongst the Secret Carp – Jade Lake, fishing with the Golden Scale Club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChasing Mollies – The magic of fishing for wild carp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Vision – The legends of the lake make an appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Flick of the Tail – The fragility of angling atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Hallowed Ground – Fishing in the footsteps of BB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Clacking of Knobs – Induction into a rather eccentric angling organisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Freeminers' Brethren – The guardians of a secret lake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Embowered – An atmospheric place to fish for wildies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeyond Midnight – A bedtime story for anglers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lake at the Edge of the World – Fennel travels 'beyond the map'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sleeping Giant – Discovering a pool that's lain fallow for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteady as She Goes – Managing a wild carp lake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Monster of the Deep – An unexpected giant emerges from the depths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcross the Moors – Fennel discovers a very old strain of carp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sanctuary – Fennel fishes the perfect wild carp pool. Read sample chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinger Beer and All Things Holy – What's important in life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreedom and Forgiveness – The search for wildies comes to an end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn to the Folly – Experience wild carp fishing in real time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mist of Believing – Having faith in the quest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn to the Folly– Fennel makes a special return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wild Carp of The Danube – Interview with Pavol Timko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wild Carp of Wales – A celebration of the best wild carp fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Carp Identification – A useful reference guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther Reading – Research papers and books about wild carp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Carp Conservation – A plea to protect our oldest strains of carp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Fennel’s Priory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst shared as handwritten letters in 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition collectors' magazine published in 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbridged eBook published in 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended version in hardback and eBook published in 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e216 x 140 x 22 mm, 338 pages, 74 B\u0026amp;W photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright © Fennel Hudson 2009, 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback ISBN 978-1-909947-14-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFavourite Quote from Wild Carp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Some will say that searching for your dreams is like looking for unicorns in an emerald forest. They will say that following a golden thread will lead only to a king, dethroned and living in the gutter. This may be so. But the king was made, not born. The crown was never his to wear....If ever the adventure proves tiring, or you lose sight of your dream, look to the west at sunset. There, on days when the skies are clear, you might see upon the horizon a thin layer of golden mist. When it appears, you will know its purpose: it is the mist of believing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReader Testimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Writing of the highest order.\" Classic Angling magazine, July 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Such inspiring writing. His words ‘Somewhere in the undergrowth of the impossible’ had me staring out from the page in amazement. Fennel’s writing is pure poetry.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Fennel’s writing flows un-hurried without overly romanticising each point, and the research is thorough; from the first sentence I was thinking, ‘this lad can write!’ It’s informative and very refreshing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A magnificent adventure and call to arms for us to pursue our passions and protect that which matters most. This book is destined to be an angling classic.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fennel's Priory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44226662793396,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/6645\/files\/1760942801.png?v=1778948444","url":"https:\/\/fennelspriory.com\/products\/wild-carp","provider":"Fennel's Priory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}